Self-Care Saturday: Instant Book
Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:30–11:30 AM
- LocationJule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
- DescriptionJoin graphic design faculty member, Kelly Bryant, to learn how to create your own instant book through the practice of folding paper. Participants will learn about Bryant’s process, what she calls “responsive play,” where creativity is found in the interplay among materials and form. Beginner-friendly, all supplies provided.
- Websitehttps://calendar.auburn.edu/event/self-care-saturday-instant-book
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